Scrivener ch.11

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Scrivener

Chapter 11: Phonology

Scrivener says:
Teach pronunciation features in isolation.

1. True
2. False

Integrate phonemic work in all your teaching (p. 276)

Scrivener says:
Give honest feedback on pronunciation if there is a problem.

1. True
2. False

Scrivener says:
Whether you teach vocabulary or grammar, also apply pronunciation and intonation modelling.

1. True
2. False

An integrated approach works best and intonation, correct sentence stress can make a big difference for understanding/communication. 

It is also important to use authentic / realistic language samples (p. 281).

Help learners to listen better to recognise sounds and to raise awareness for differences between L1 and L2.

What is modelling?

use typical examples of of natural uses of the language

Scrivener says:
When using dialogues, don't force pupils to read them aloud.

1. True
2. False

Go for natural speech and let learners practise first.

Chants are very useful for pronunciation practice because:

positive practice for fluency, intonation, confidence

What is 'shadow reading'?

1. Pupils read aloud in small groups
2. Pupils repeat after the teacher
3. Pupils read along with a competent reader
4. Pupils practise reading aloud at home

Scrivener says:
The best variety of English to teach your pupils is ...

1. RP
2. GA
3. the variety you speak yourself
4. international English

Scrivener says:
"Receptive awareness comes before productive competence."
What does this mean?

Scrivener says:
(1) Wrong word stress can make communication incomprehensible.
(2) Intonation has a huge effect on meaning.

1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. (1) & (2) are both true
4. (1) & (2) are both false